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Pituitary gland
A small gland at the base of the brain that controls other endocrine glands and secretes hormones like growth hormone, ADH (antidiuretic hormone), and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone).
Adrenal glands
Glands located above the kidneys that produce adrenaline (fight or flight response) and cortisol (regulates metabolism and stress response).
Pancreas and its function
A gland that produces insulin (lowers blood glucose) and glucagon (raises blood glucose), regulating blood sugar levels.
Testes and their hormone
Male reproductive glands that produce testosterone, responsible for sperm production and male secondary sexual characteristics.
Adrenaline function 7
It increases heart rate,
dilates pupils
releases glucagon to up raise blood sugar levels
diverts blood away from the digestive system towards you muscles
makes your hairs stand on end
breathing rate increase
mental awareness incresaes: faster reactions
Menstrual cycle hormones
FSH (stimulates egg development)
LH (triggers ovulation)
oestrogen (builds uterine lining)
progesterone (maintains pregnancy)
Progesterone function
A hormone produced by the ovaries that prepares the uterus for pregnancy by maintaining the thickened uterine lining. A drop in progesterone causes menstruation. It also inhibits the release of further eggs during pregnancy.
FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) function
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland- when progesterone and oestrogen levels are low that stimulates the growth and development of egg follicles in the ovaries and promotes the production of eggs in females.
It releases oestrogen
ADH (Antidiuretic hormone) function
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance by increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine output, and helping to maintain blood pressure and hydration levels.